About this Event
Join Wild Rivers Conservancy for an introduction to kayaking at Washington County’s Square Lake Park! Together with a small group of your peers and two instructors, you’ll learn the basics to get out on the water and safely experience your local parks and waterways from a kayak.
We’ll start on dry land going over important safety lessons, kayak paddle strokes, and techniques to enter a kayak. Once you’re on the water, we’ll start close to shore to practice your new skills before we head out as a group to explore the shores of Square Lake. And before you know it, you’ll be ready to explore the lake at your own pace! Thank you to Washington County for partnering to make this event possible!
Suitable for ages 12 and up. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No previous paddling experience required. All equipment including life jacket, kayak, and paddle will be provided.
Meet your Wild Rivers Conservancy Paddle Instructors!
Owen has been planning and leading events as the Outdoor Program Coordinator at the Conservancy since 2024. Previously he has worked as an outdoor guide leading canoe and backpacking expeditions throughout North America, and as an adaptive ski instructor in the mountains of Colorado. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and trained in risk management for a multitude of outdoor settings.
October is the Conservancy's Outdoor Program Specialist and an avid outdoorsman throughout the midwest. He has been kayaking and fishing since his youth, and adventured up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. He now resides in the St. Croix valley and has years of experience guiding throughout his favorite places along the Riverway.
Cost: $20 per adult and $15 per child 12-18 years old
Vehicle Permit: A Washington County Parks vehicle permit is required to park at Square Lake Park. A day permit can be purchased for $7 or an annual permit for $30. For more information please visit: https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/508/Permits-and-Passes
Bathrooms: Located nearby at the beach.
Where to Meet: Park in the most south parking lot before the boat launch and look for us in the grassy area in between the parking lot and the beach.
Recommended items to bring/wear:
- Water bottle
- Polarized sunglasses
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Sandals or shoes that can get wet
- Sunscreen
- Hat
Cancelation Information: This event will go on as planned with sun, heat and light rain. For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to severe weather, such as lightning or thunderstorms. Participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.
Refund Policy: There are no refunds for participant-initiated cancellations.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Square Lake Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N, Stillwater, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 23.18
